Yandere Simulator: Complete Guide & Walkthrough
Master the art of elimination in YandereDev's iconic stealth action game
🎮What is Yandere Simulator?
Yandere Simulator is a stealth action video game developed by YandereDev. First released as a debug sandbox build in April 2014, the game has been in development for over 10 years and has amassed a massive following with millions of downloads and a dedicated community.
You play as Ayano Aishi (nicknamed "Yandere-chan"), a Japanese high school student who has fallen obsessively in love with her "Senpai" (Taro Yamada). Your goal is to eliminate all romantic rivals who threaten your relationship with Senpai—by any means necessary.
👤Meet Ayano Aishi (Yandere-chan)
Ayano Aishi is the protagonist and the character you control. Here's what makes her unique:
💔 Emotionally Empty
Ayano was born without the ability to feel emotions. She has spent her entire life pretending to be normal, wearing a "mask" to fit in. The only person who makes her feel anything is Senpai—and she will do anything to be with him.
🔪 Deadly Skills
Ayano is capable of using various weapons and methods to eliminate rivals. From kitchen knives to poison, she's resourceful and dangerous.
🎭 Perfect Disguise
To everyone at school, Ayano appears to be a normal, quiet student. She maintains this facade while secretly plotting against her rivals.
🎯How to Play Yandere Simulator
📅 10-Week Gameplay
The full game spans 10 weeks, with one rival appearing each week. You must eliminate (or neutralize) each rival before they confess their love to Senpai on Friday. If a rival confesses successfully, it's game over.
🏫 School Simulation
Attend classes, join clubs, interact with over 90 students, and maintain your reputation. Each club offers unique benefits—the Drama Club gives you access to masks, while the Occult Club provides dark rituals.
🔍 Stealth & Strategy
Avoid witnesses, clean up evidence, maintain your sanity, and don't get caught by the Student Council or teachers. Every action has consequences—leave blood on your clothes and students will become suspicious.
⚖️ Sanity System
Committing violent acts lowers Ayano's sanity. Low sanity makes her move erratically, laugh uncontrollably, and appear visibly disturbed—making witnesses more likely to suspect her.
👩The 10 Rivals
Each week, a new rival will try to confess their love to Senpai. Here are the 10 rivals you must eliminate:
Week 1: Osana Najimi
Senpai's childhood friend. A tsundere who acts cold but secretly loves him. The first and easiest rival to eliminate.
Week 2: Amai Odayaka
President of the Cooking Club. Sweet, gentle, and beloved by everyone. Her kindness wins hearts easily.
Week 3: Kizana Sunobu
President of the Drama Club. A narcissistic actress who believes she deserves to be the center of attention.
Week 4: Oka Ruto
President of the Occult Club. A shy, mysterious girl fascinated with the supernatural and dark rituals.
Week 5: Asu Rito
President of the Sports Club. An energetic athlete who is always cheerful and encouraging.
Week 6: Muja Kina
A clumsy substitute nurse who temporarily works at the school. Her innocent charm attracts Senpai.
Week 7: Mida Rana
A seductive substitute teacher with a reputation for inappropriate relationships with students.
Week 8: Osoro Shidesu
The leader of the delinquents. A fierce, dangerous girl feared by everyone at school—except Senpai.
Week 9: Hanako Yamada
Senpai's younger sister. She has an unhealthy attachment to her brother and doesn't want anyone to take him away.
Week 10: Megami Saikou
The Student Council President. Wealthy, intelligent, and perfect in every way. The final and most difficult rival.
⚔️Elimination Methods
You don't have to kill every rival. Yandere Simulator offers multiple elimination methods:
🔪 Murder
The most direct method. Use weapons, drown them, push them off the roof, or stage "accidents." Clean up evidence to avoid suspicion.
💔 Matchmaking
Make the rival fall in love with someone else. Learn about their crush and help them get together. A peaceful solution.
📸 Blackmail
Discover their dark secrets and use them as leverage. Take compromising photos and threaten to expose them.
🗣️ Gossip
Spread rumors to destroy their reputation. Make everyone hate them until they're driven out of school or worse.
🚔 Expulsion
Frame them for crimes they didn't commit. Plant evidence, stage incidents, and get them expelled from school.
💀 Kidnapping
Sedate them, bring them to your basement, and break their mind over several days. Turn them into a mind-slave.
🏫School Clubs
Joining clubs provides unique benefits and access to special items:
🎭 Drama Club
Access to masks and costumes for disguises.
🔮 Occult Club
Access to ritual knife and demon summoning.
🍳 Cooking Club
Access to kitchen knives and poison.
🌸 Gardening Club
Access to shovels and burial spots.
🔬 Science Club
Access to chemicals and acid.
⚽ Sports Club
Increased physical abilities and sports equipment.
💡Pro Tips for Success
- 1.
Attend class: Skipping class raises suspicion and lowers your reputation. Always attend classes unless you have a specific plan.
- 2.
Use Info-chan: Take panty shots to earn "favors" from Info-chan. She can provide weapons, schemes, and valuable information about rivals.
- 3.
Clean up evidence: Blood, weapons, and bodies must be disposed of. Use the incinerator, bury evidence, or dissolve it in acid.
- 4.
Maintain sanity: Laugh near Senpai, visit the fountain, or use the Occult Club room to restore your sanity after violent acts.
- 5.
Study your rival: Learn their routine, their weaknesses, and their secrets. The more you know, the easier it is to eliminate them.
🎮Controls
Movement
- WASD - Move
- Shift - Run
- Ctrl - Crouch
- Space - Laugh
Actions
- E - Interact
- Q - Drop item
- 1 - Attack
- Tab - Open phone
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yandere Simulator free to play?
Yes! Yandere Simulator is completely free to download and play. The debug build is available on the official website. You can also play it online for free here!
When will Yandere Simulator be finished?
YandereDev continues to work on the game. The first rival, Osana Najimi, was fully implemented in 2020. The game is in active development with regular updates adding new features and content.
Is Yandere Simulator appropriate for all ages?
No. Yandere Simulator contains violence, blood, dark themes, and mature content. It is intended for players 17+.
Who created Yandere Simulator?
Yandere Simulator was created by YandereDev (Alex Mahan), an American indie game developer. Development began in 2014.
Can I play as a male character?
Yes! The game features an optional male protagonist called Ayato Aishi (nicknamed "Yandere-kun") who pursues a female Senpai.
📊Game Information
- Developer: YandereDev
- Initial Release: April 2014
- Platform: Windows PC, Web Browser
- Genre: Stealth, Action, Simulation
- Engine: Unity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 17+ (Mature)
- Language: English, Japanese